Postcode EX39 1FB is located in an urban city, within the Northam ward of Torridge in the South West region , and forms part of the Appledore & Northam North area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 58.4 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income of residents in Appledore & Northam North is £37,400 per year. The nearest station is Barnstaple located about 7.0 miles away. There are 2 primary and no secondary schools in the area. There are 1 parks nearby, closest small park is Bone Hill.
Appledore & Northam North has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 6,707 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 20% most deprived areas in England.
Appledore & Northam North has a moderate crime rate, with approximately 58.4 reported incidents per 1,000 residents each year.
Approximately 60.2% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.0% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income of residents in Appledore & Northam North is £37,400 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near EX39 1FB.
Appledore & Northam North near EX39 1FB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
Based on 92 recent sales, the median property price is £362,500 in Northam area, with individual transactions ranging from £135,000 up to £875,000.
Price per property type (last year)
Price per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 54 | £416,000 |
| Flats | 3 | £175,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 15 | £270,000 |
| Terraced | 20 | £241,750 |
10 years price trend in Northam
In the EX39 1FB postcode area, located within Appledore & Northam North, there are 2 primary and 0 secondary schools in close proximity.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Primary | St Margaret's Church of England (Aided) Junior School | Academy converter | N/A | |
| 0.3 mi | Primary | St George's CofE Infant and Nursery School | Academy converter | N/A |
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/09/2025.